Afrojack is set to perform at the North Coast Music Festival in Chicago.Daily Herald File Photo by Jeff Knox/jknox@dailyhe

Chicago comedian John Roy is set to perform at Zanies in Rosemont.

A Ford and Mustang car show is set for the Volo Auto Museum.

The Amazing Budabi Brothers show off their juggling skills at the old-fashioned Country Fair at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago.Courtesy of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage

"American Idol" season 10 finalist Haley Reinhart of Wheeling is one of the headlining artists performing at the annual Buffalo Grove Days festival in downtown Buffalo Grove. She performs at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31.Courtesy of Mike Danenberg

Rick Nielsen and Cheap Trick are set to perform at Ravinia on Saturday, Aug. 31.Courtesy of The Washington Post

Storm troopers will take to the field when the Kane County Cougars host Star Wars night Saturday, Aug. 31, in Geneva.Courtesy of the Kane County Cougars

Eddie Griffin and Friends perform at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago.

By Scott Morgan and Laura Stewart

His name is ...Kid Rock, who has shifted from a rap-rock bad boy who screamed out such songs as "Bawitdaba" to a more restrained rocker exploring country and classic soul, brings his live show to the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Also on the bill are ZZ Top and Uncle Kracker. Tickets start at $20. Go to livenation.com. 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30

So long, summer Cram in as much summer fun as you can at Naperville's Last Fling, which features bed races, a carnival, inflatables, food, kids' activities and concerts by Jerrod Niemann (Friday), Goo Goo Dolls (Saturday) and Collective Soul (Sunday) all in downtown Naperville. Meet "Jessie" star Peyton List from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the family fun land at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. The Labor Day parade, starting at 10 a.m. Monday, steps off from Mill Street and 5th Avenue and winds through downtown Naperville. Free admission, though there are charges for carnival rides and main stage entertainment. (630) 961-4143 or lastfling.org. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2

Prepare to danceLabor Day may be coming up, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy one last summer music festival. The North Coast Festival sets up shop in Chicago's Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., all weekend, delivering a slew of electronic, pop and hip-hop acts guaranteed to get the crowd dancing. Among the prominent acts on the bill this year are dance-pop group Passion Pit, the legendary rap outfit Wu-Tang Clan, local rising stars JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound, Chicago rapper ProbCause, Afrojack, Lotus and many others. A great way to send off the summer. Individual day tickets cost $55 and a three-day pass is $150-$225. Go to northcoastfestival.com or call (312) 432-1995. Starts at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Hear Haley at Buffalo Grove Days"American Idol" season 10 finalist Haley Reinhart of Wheeling is one of the headlining musical performers at the annual Buffalo Grove Days festival, at Lake-Cook Road and Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove. Along with concerts, other fest highlights include a carnival, games, food booths, beer, a business expo and other family activities. Free admission. Concerts are free, too. Visit bgdays.com. 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 30; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2

Killer kielbasaYou need just a few words in Polish to get the most of the Taste of Polonia, the largest Polish festival in the United States: pierogi and kielbasa should do it. Expect nonstop entertainment on five stages, rock, folk and polka music courtesy of Polish and American stars, dance, folk art and games galore at the Copernicus Foundation Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago.Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and free for kids 12 and younger. (773) 777-8898 or topchicago.org. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and noon to 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2

Stories in the spotlightHear storytelling by entertainers Dave Hendrickson, Cathy Rubino and Dobie Maxwell at the Improv Playhouse Black Box Theatre, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Stories will be appropriate for all ages. Admission is $10. Snacks will be available for purchase. (847) 968-4529 or improvplayhouse.com. 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30

Fringe benefitsInject some big and bold into your summer during the fourth annual Chicago Fringe Festival. The festival features 50 performances including dramas, comedies, puppetry, radio shows and dance at venues throughout the Jefferson Park neighborhood, Milwaukee and Lawrence avenues in Chicago. How can you choose from shows such as "Lil' Women -- a Rap Musical," "Naked in Alaska" and "Punk Grandpa"? The festival requires a one-time $5 button purchase per patron and individual shows cost $10 each. (773) 428-9977 or www.chicagofringe.org. Showtimes vary Friday, Aug. 30, through Sunday, Sept. 8

ABT salutes HankAmerican Blues theater kicks off its Legends and Legacies season with "Hank Williams: Lost Highway," a bio-musical about the singer-songwriter by Randal Myler and Mark Harelik featuring 20 of Williams' classics, including "Hey, Good Lookin'," "Move It On Over" and "Jambalaya." ABT ensemble member Matt Brumlow stars as Williams. Damon Kiely directs and Malcolm Ruhl serves as music director. See it at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $19-$49. (773) 404-7336 or americanbluestheater.com. Previews at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30-31, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1; show opens Sept. 5

Chicago boy Chicago native and comedian Jon Roy has played plenty of TV gigs ranging from "Conan" to "The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson." Catch Roy live at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. (847) 813-0484 or zanies.com. 8 and 10:30 Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30-31

Local rockerCathy Richardson, who grew up in the suburbs of DuPage County, will perform with the Cathy Richardson Band this weekend at the City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Richardson has had a long and varied career, and she is always a magnetic stage presence, galvanizing audiences with her energy and stellar rock voice. Tickets start at $15. Go to citywinery.com/chicago. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30

Country FairHead back in time to the old-fashioned fun of the 1890s at the Country Fair festival at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Highlights include Professor Marvel's Amazing Flea Circus, the juggling act of the Amazing Budabi Brothers, 1890s games, homemade pies and preserves, livestock exhibits and more. Free. (630) 933-7200 or dupageforest.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Dancin' in the streetsThe Bartlett Volunteer Fire Association hosts its annual Bartlett Street Fest/Dance & Raffle on Main Street in downtown Bartlett. The festival features the Taste of Bartlett, a classic car show, kids' activities, live music, a raffle and more. Free. bartlettvolunteerfiredept.com. 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31

Be one with the Force, you will Enjoy the unbeatable combo of pop culture and America's pastime at Star Wars night at the Kane County Cougars game at Fifth Third Ballpark, 1 Cougar Trail, Geneva. The event features a pregame costume parade, an appearance by the Midwest Garrison and a talk-like-Yoda contest, plus "Star Wars"-themed fireworks. Box seats cost $14, lawn tickets cost $10. (630) 232-8811 or kccougars.com. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31

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